Latest news for Pāpāmoa

Tauranga is looking fresh this spring thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of Tauranga City Council’s City Operations team and their maintenance work.

The Tauranga Diwali Festival returns to The Historic Village on Saturday, 18 October 2025, bringing lively performances, delicious food, crafts and cultural celebrations to the Village Green.

Work at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange continues during October.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the city has entered a new chapter on how it delivers major projects, with the reset of the Memorial Park Aquatic Centre project a perfect example.

Tauranga city centre is evolving into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning, and the upcoming Te Manawataki o Te Papa Library and Community Hub is at the heart of this transformation.

A new video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school, just as Term 4 begins and hundreds of students return to their daily school commutes.

Getting between the city centre and Bay Oval couldn't be easier this weekend as Black Caps fever hits Tauranga.

Applications are now open for the fourth intake of Tauranga City Council’s Aspiring Directors Programme for its council-controlled organisations (CCOs).

As we head into the warmer months, Tauranga City Council is rolling-out its annual road resurfacing programme.

Curious minds will have the chance to step inside Tauranga city centre’s future civic precinct during STEMFest. Te Manawataki o Te Papa is opening for a one-day activation from 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday, 28 September.

Tauranga city centre will join cities and towns across the globe on Tuesday, 23 September, lighting up landmarks in blue to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages.

Tauranga City's Mayor and Councillors have approved a 20-minute grace period for all council-operated parking in the city centre and city centre fringe paid zones.